Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in the City of Danville , Virginia
The City of Danville has a HUD fair market rent of $943 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $836 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $18.13 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $943
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 47% less than in Virginia
- Typical rent
- $836
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 47% less than in Virginia
- Wage needed
- $18.13
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $37,720 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 45%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- 8% less than in Virginia
Only here
Renting in the City of Danville: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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At $44,423, the City of Danville ranks 6th among the 133 places in Virginia for the lowest typical household income.
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18% of households in the City of Danville have no internet at home, against 7% in Virginia.
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At 48%, the City of Danville ranks 12th among the 133 places in Virginia for the lowest homeownership rate.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in the City of Danville. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in the City of Danville was $1,132 a month in September 2026: 5.6% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $657 | $12.63 | $26,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $765 | $14.71 | $30,600 |
| 2 bedrooms | $943 | $18.13 | $37,720 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,289 | $24.79 | $51,560 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,426 | $27.42 | $57,040 |
HUD area: Pittsylvania County-Danville city, VA HUD Nonmetro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In the City of Danville, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
45%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
9,957 households rent in the City of Danville
- Spend half or more of their income 24%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 20%
- Spend less than 30% 55%
Compared with the state and the country
- Danville 45%
- Virginia 49%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in the City of Danville
HUD lists 28 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Danville: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 11
- HUD-assisted
- 13
- public housing
- 5
2,218 homes in all; 1,995 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Purdum Woods Apts HUD-assisted 1575 Richmond Blvd, Danville 24540 180 homes, 179 low-income · For families · (434) 799-5742
- Woodside Village Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1321 Piney Forest Rd, Danville 24540 160 low-income homes · In service since 2009 · For families · (434) 424-0337
- Cedar Terrace Public housing 628 Holbrook St, Danville 24541 136 homes, 134 low-income · Run by Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $330 a month · Average wait: 18 months · (434) 792-5544
- Cardinal Village Public housing 667 Cardinal Pl, Danville 24541 133 low-income homes · Run by Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $257 a month · Average wait: 10 months · (434) 792-5544
- Holiday Village HUD-assisted 222 Courtland St, Danville 24540 133 low-income homes · For older adults
- Southwyck Hills Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 114 N Hills Ct, Danville 24541 116 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For families
- Clear Pond Tax credit (LIHTC) 153 Levelton St, Danville 24541 106 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 72 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Danville House Apartments HUD-assisted 600 Main St, Danville 24541 105 low-income homes · For older adults · (434) 792-0666
- Heritage Towers HUD-assisted 231 S Ridge St, Danville 24541 100 low-income homes · For older adults · (434) 799-3121
- Seeland Crossing Phase I-III Public housing 103 Seeland Rd, Danville 24541 150 homes, 96 low-income · Run by Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $395 a month · Average wait: 9 months · (434) 792-5544
- Janies Hope HUD-assisted 239 Rocky Ln, Danville 24540 76 low-income homes · For older adults · (434) 836-7095
- Pleasant View Public housing 103 Pleasant View Ave, Danville 24541 74 low-income homes · Run by Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $231 a month · Average wait: 5 months · (434) 792-5544
- Westmoreland & Schoolfield Senior Tax credit (LIHTC) 540 Gay St, Danville 24541 65 low-income homes · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Dan River Crossing Tax credit (LIHTC) 601 Bridge St, Danville 24541 74 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 54 · 2 bd: 20 · In service since 2006 · For older adults
- Ingram Heights Public housing 137 New Ingram Rd, Danville 24541 48 low-income homes · Run by Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority · Average payment: $280 a month · (434) 792-5544
- Sterling Trace Tax credit (LIHTC) 224A Beavers Mill Rd, Danville 24540 48 low-income homes · 2 bd: 24 · 3 bd: 32 · In service since 2002 · For families
- Southwyck Hills Apartments HUD-assisted 113 N Hills Ct, Danville 24541 116 homes, 44 low-income · For families · (434) 799-6202
- Grant Street Extension Tax credit (LIHTC) 299 Garfield St, Danville 24541 44 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 21 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Hairston & Johnson Housing Complex HUD-assisted 100 Beavers Mill Rd, Danville 24540 41 low-income homes · For older adults · (434) 835-0062
- Hilltop Gardens HUD-assisted 156 Forestdale Dr, Danville 24540 41 low-income homes · For older adults · (434) 836-9510
- Blaine Square Tax credit (LIHTC) 306 Seeland Rd, Danville 24541 40 low-income homes · In service since 2010 · For families
- Danville Family Homes Tax credit (LIHTC) 100 Joanis Dr, Danville 24540 40 low-income homes · 2 bd: 15 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2012 · For families
- Lynn Street Lofts Tax credit (LIHTC) 614 Lynn St, Danville 24541 37 low-income homes · In service since 2008 · For families
- Seeland Road One Tax credit (LIHTC) 300B Grant St, Danville 24541 31 low-income homes · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 11 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Clear Pond Apartments HUD-assisted 147 Levelton St, Danville 24541 106 homes, 26 low-income · For families · (434) 797-3653
- Piney Ridge Apartments II HUD-assisted 235 Rocky Ln, Danville 24540 9 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (434) 836-5710
- Piney Ridge Apartments HUD-assisted 233 Rocky Ln, Danville 24540 5 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (434) 836-2758
- Ashlawn View Group Home HUD-assisted 119 Ashlawn Dr, Danville 24541 4 low-income homes · For people with disabilities
One property has two programs at the same address and appears once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in the City of Danville
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in the City of Danville. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,800 | $28,000 | $44,750 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $32,000 | $51,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,950 | $63,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $43,150 | $69,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 7 people | $49,550 | $49,550 | $79,250 |
| 8 people | $52,750 | $52,750 | $84,350 |
Area median income: $75,500. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: Pittsylvania County-Danville city, VA HUD Nonmetro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $591 – $723
- 1 bedroom $689 – $842
- 2 bedrooms $849 – $1,037
- 3 bedrooms $1,160 – $1,418
- 4 bedrooms $1,283 – $1,569
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 1,772 vouchers · 539 public housing units (434) 792-5544 Danville Redevelopment & Housing Authority: dparedez@drhava.com
Housing agencies in Virginia Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in Virginia
What Virginia law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 2 months of rent
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 45 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1226(A)
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 14 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1245(F)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 days
- Va. Code §55.1-1253(A)
- Only a court order can remove youVa. Code §55.1-1252
- Protection from retaliationVa. Code §55.1-1258(A)
- Repair and deduct from the rentVa. Code §55.1-1244.1(C)
Help
Where to get help with rent in the City of Danville
These HUD-approved agencies have offices in the City of Danville. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority
135 Jones Xing, Danville
- Budget and credit workshops
- Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
- and 6 more
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Telamon Corporation - Danville Branch
625 Piney Forest Rd, Danville
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 8 more
Tool
How much cash do you need to move in?
It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in the City of Danville. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in Virginia, the average home bill was $149 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
We use the place's fair market rent and the state's deposit rule.
Adjust advanced details
Let's do the math
Cash to move in
$1,886
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $943
- Security deposit
- $943
- Total
- $1,886
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
- Never send money for a home you haven't seen or a lease you haven't read.
This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in the City of Danville?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $657; 1 bedroom: $765; 2 bedrooms: $943; 3 bedrooms: $1,289; 4 bedrooms: $1,426. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in the City of Danville?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($943) without spending more than 30% of income takes $18.13 an hour full time, or $37,720 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in the City of Danville?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $39,950 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in the City of Danville?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $849 and $1,037 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
How many low-income apartments are there in the City of Danville?
HUD lists 28 properties with homes for low-income households in the City of Danville: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in the City of Danville?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In the City of Danville, 45% of renter households are in that position; in Virginia, 49%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).